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RCS todayRavena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District
Volume 5 Edition 18  November 29, 2007
 
In this issue
star bullet graphic SATs are beneficial for special education students too
star bullet graphic Students shop for mom, dad and even ‘fido’ at school
star bullet graphic New university study supports healthier menu direction at RCS
star bullet graphic Two grants awarded to STARS program
star bullet graphic Gas prices cause indigestion
star bullet graphic Check out the Times Union's coverage of RCS' student IDs
star bullet graphic Check out Channel 9's coverage of Thanksgiving activities at RCS
star bullet graphic Check out the Times Union's coverage of PBC students honored (scroll down in the article)
star bullet graphic Check out the Times Union's article on the high school cemetery
star bullet graphic High School interim to stay
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Check out the Times Union's coverage of the National Honor Society environment efforts

star bullet graphic As reported on Channel 10, standing-room-only crowd greets female veteran of two Iraq tours


In brief
 

Student sign-out procedures for grades K-8 are now available online

8 Click here for the monthly cafeteria menus

8Click here for the Aquatics Center Schedule

8Click here for district teacher pages

 
Calendar of events

November 29

star bullet graphic NYSSMA Conference All-State Festival in Rochester (through 12/2)

November 29-30

star bullet graphic AWB Holiday Shop

 

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this is a picture of a student buying books

A sixth grade student purchases two books on Nov. 27 with the assistance of parent volunteer Debra Barkman (seated) and English Language Arts Teacher Christina Moloney (standing) during the Middle School Book Fair.

SATs and Pre-SATS aren’t just for general education students.
 


Santa Claus will pay a visit today.
 


A new University of Minnesota study supports the findings of RCS – students will eat healthier foods when they are offered.

 


A pair of intergenerational programs that serve RCS students and local retirees recently received two grants through the Community Foundation for the Capital Region.
 


Gas prices cause indigestion

The skyrocketing fuel prices may cause indigestion in the business and transportation offices of RCS.


Check out the Times Union's coverage of RCS' student IDs


Check out Channel 9's coverage of Thanksgiving activities at RCS


Check out the Times Union's coverage of PBC students honored (scroll down in the article)


Check out the Times Union's article on the high school cemetery


High school interim to stay

High School Interim Grades 9/10 Principal Frank Barone will remain in that position through the remainder of the school year.


Check out the Times Union's coverage of the National Honor Society environmental efforts


As reported on Channel 10, standing-room-only crowd greets female veteran of two Iraq tours

A female war veteran who served two tours of duty in Iraq drew a crowd of well over 100 students and faculty on Nov. 20 as she talked about her experiences.


Sports 

 

RCS Today is published weekly by Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District. Editor: Michael McCagg